MLB Injuries - Page 2

The Houston Astros entered their Monday night matchup against the Boston Red Sox riding momentum in the AL West playoff race. But the postgame focus wasn’t on the 7-6 win—it was on why their All-Star closer never took the mound. Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, with an update from […]

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez opened the season on the IL with elbow inflammation. He was then diagnosed with a right lat strain that sidelined him for three months. When it appeared he would turn the corner and rejoin the rotation, Rodriguez suffered an injury setback involving his elbow. Ultimately, Rodriguez opted to have season-ending […]

The New York Yankees (62-56) can feel the Cleveland Guardians’ collective breath on their neck after dropping another series this past weekend. Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros embraced the hostile reception in The Bronx and left fans with even more bitter memories to block out. This ballclub and city need their captain […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole suffered an elbow injury before the start of the season that forced him to undergo Tommy John surgery. He’s ruled out for the entire 2025 campaign; however, reports indicate that he recently took a major step forward in his road to recovery. The 34-year-old ace began his throwing […]

Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier will make his 2025 debut on Monday against the Boston Red Sox in his return from Tommy John surgery. He will go up against Garrett Crochet in a game that will also be Carlos Correa’s first back in Houston after the Astros re-acquired him at the trade deadline. Javier last […]

The New York Yankees hosted their annual Old-Timers’ Day on Saturday on a beautiful day in The Bronx. It gives New York fans a chance to see their favorite players from yesteryear on the field at the Stadium once again. But Saturday saw one of the greats in franchise history go down with a brutal […]

The New York Yankees were one of the most active teams at the MLB trade deadline. But that has not led to much success on the field. After a loss on Sunday, they are 2-7 since bolstering their bullpen and offensive depth. One key member of that deadline haul won’t be able to help them […]

The Cincinnati Reds are the first team out of the National League Wild Card, and are looking to return to the postseason finally. While the competition is stiff, Cincinnati is expected to receive a huge boost from the injured list soon. Hunter Greene is slated to return from his groin injury on Wednesday to pitch […]

Heading to Sunday’s series finale against the Houston Astros, the New York Yankees desperately need a win. In fact, one could argue that Sunday’s matchup might make or break the Yankees’ season. Once upon a time, they were clearly at the top of the AL East. Now, the Bronx Bombers hold just a half game […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber is getting closer to returning after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year. Bieber, who the Blue Jays acquired from the Cleveland Guardians before the 2025 MLB trade deadline, completed his second rehab outing on Saturday, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. “Shane Bieber’s second rehab outing at triple-A Buffalo […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are in the middle of one of their best stretches of the season, led by Brandon Woodruff and the pitching staff. After the Brewers used an 11-game winning streak to take the lead in the National League Central, injuries struck. Both Jackson Chourio and Jacob Misiorowski hit the injured list. However, Milwaukee […]

The Oaklamento Athletics will be without their Opening Day starter for at least the next two weeks, as the club announced Saturday that right-hander Luis Severino has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Wednesday. To fill the roster spot, the A’s recalled left-hander Hogan […]

Logan Henderson’s rookie season with the Milwaukee Brewers is on hold after the 23-year-old pitcher was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation. Manager Pat Murphy later confirmed the diagnosis as a flexor strain, noting that imaging showed no damage to the ulnar collateral ligament and adding that Henderson “shouldn’t be […]

For a player who has yet to throw a single pitch in the regular season, Shane McClanahan deserves attention. The former All-Star has been recovering from injury throughout the Tampa Bay Rays’ regular season. Just when it looks like he is ready to relieve Ryan Pepiot of the ace role for Kevin Cash, he hits […]

The Baltimore Orioles kick off a weekend series against the Athletics on Friday night. After losing their last two series, Baltimore hopes to get back on the right track. With Tyler O’Neill joining Colton Cowser on the Orioles’ injured list, things aren’t looking good. However, Baltimore get one of their best offensive players back in […]

The Cleveland Guardians are currently just six games behind the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central standings. Cleveland is also only 1½ games back of an American League Wild Card spot. At 59-55, this Guardians ball club could make some noise down the stretch. According to MLB.com, former All-Star pitcher John Means could return […]

Following Thursday’s win over the Chicago White Sox, the Seattle Mariners are now just a game and a half behind the AL West leading Houston Astros. The Mariners also hold one of the AL Wild Card spots as well. Before the MLB trade deadline passed, the team acquired Arizona Diamondbacks sluggers Josh Naylor and Eugenio […]

When players spend an inordinate amount of time on the injured list, there is sometimes a presumption that they are “soft” or “milking it.” Despite carrying the injury-prone label for much of this decade, Chris Sale is leaving no doubt about his drive to take the mound. The 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner […]

On Thursday afternoon, Seattle Mariners fans held their breath when slugging first baseman Josh Naylor was pulled from the series finale against the Chicago White Sox due to a sore shoulder — a troubling development considering his injury history and recent hot streak. Mariners manager Dan Wilson confirmed after the game that Naylor exited because […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have won nine of their last ten games, solidifying their hold over the NL Central. Back-to-back sweeps over the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves on the road have led to Milwaukee becoming the first team to 70 wins on the season. Now, as the stretch run heats up, the team could receive […]

As the San Diego Padres work out their concerns after the trade deadline, the one aspect around the team that fans are waiting to hear about is the injury to starting pitcher Michael King. With the Padres pitcher taking steps towards a hopeful return, the latest reporting suggests that there is some kind of timeline. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies still maintain a two and a half game lead over the New York Mets in the NL East. Maintaining that advantage is paramount, as it offers quite a few advantages once October rolls around. With just under two months left in the regular season, the Phillies are waiting for two key contributors […]

With the Houston Astros coming out of the trade deadline, the team is still looking for the hopeful return of star Yordan Alvarez, who has only played 29 games this season. As Alvarez has taken big steps with the Astros for his eventual return, the latest report suggests that fans could get to see the […]

The Cincinnati Reds are the first team out of the National League Wild Card race. With new manager Terry Francona running the show, they have raised their ceiling and could chase down a playoff spot. They’ve kept the train on the tracks without their ace for most of the season and now, he is coming […]

The Athletics have been one of Major League Baseball’s more interesting teams this season. They are not one of the league’s best teams, but Mark Kotsay’s squad has made their fair share of headlines. At the trade deadline, the Athletics sent former All-Star Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, a successful surgery for […]

The New York Yankees are fighting for their playoff lives, and they might receive a helpful defensive boost sooner rather than later. MLB insider Jon Morosi recently reported that Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge could return to playing the field over the weekend or early next week. “He could be back in right field sometime […]

The Texas Rangers are set to host the New York Yankees on Wednesday afternoon. Before the game, Texas received two important updates on outfielder Evan Carter and infielder Josh Jung, via Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. “Josh Jung is still on track to play third base Friday. He took grounders there this morning. Evan Carter […]

Currently two and a half games ahead of the second place New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies’ quest to return to October continues on. The team made a few moves at the trade deadline and have won three games in a row. On Wednesday, the team received an update on the status of ace Zack […]

It’s a testament to the Houston Astros’ resiliency as a franchise that despite the departures of some of their key players over the offseason and persistent injury woes plaguing the team, they still find themselves sitting atop the AL West with a 64-50 record. On Tuesday, the Astros took care of business against the Marlins, […]

The Chicago Cubs’ dream season has gradually been slowing down, and with the Milwaukee Brewers’ rapid ascent, they now find themselves down by four games in the NL Central standings following their 5-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. And while the Cubs look to find a way to avoid letting the Brewers build […]

The Toronto Blue Jays breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday night when outfielder Joey Loperfido avoided a serious injury after being struck on the right knee by a 98.2 mph fastball. Loperfido collapsed in the sixth inning at Coors Field, but X-rays and follow-up imaging revealed no fractures or patellar damage.  MLB’s Keegan Matheson took […]

The Baltimore Orioles may have suffered another frustrating blow in an already turbulent season, as outfielder Tyler O’Neill was removed during Tuesday’s second game of a three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies due to right wrist discomfort. The Orioles went on to lose 5–0, dropping to 51–63 and remaining in last place in the AL […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has been a major story throughout the season. After months of injuries, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has a full rotation. With Shohei Ohtani working his pitch count up and Yoshinobu Yamamoto continuing to lead the way, Los Angeles is fearsome on the mound. If Roki Sasaki comes back at […]

At 60-53, the Seattle Mariners are staring down the barrel of a playoff spot. Currently second in the AL West and tied with the New York Yankees for the second AL Wild Card spot, 2025 has been a strong one thus far. After bringing in corner infielders Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez at the trade […]

The Chicago Cubs (65-47) have played .500 baseball during the second half of the campaign, losing control of the National League Central to the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers (68-44). Their positioning remains solid at the moment, however, as they hold a six-and-a-half game cushion in the Wild Card standings. However, if the squad clinches a playoff […]

The Boston Red Sox are blistering hot and have passed the New York Yankees in the standings. After trading Rafael Devers, there was a lot of skepticism around the team. But their young stars have stepped up to launch them into a playoff discussion. But Red Sox star Roman Anthony has now missed two straight […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. Former All-Star outfielder Jackson Chourio has led the way, alongside Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick, and others. However, Brewers manager Dan Wilson has to get creative now that he is without his center fielder for a long stretch. Chourio’s lower leg injury will […]

Shelby Miller took one step closer to making his Milwaukee Brewers debut on Tuesday when the team assigned him to Triple-A Nashville to begin a rehab assignment. Miller last pitched on July 5 for the Arizona Diamondbacks before going on the injured list with a forearm strain. The Diamondbacks dealt him and pitcher Jordan Montgomery […]

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo is dealing with an injured blister once again. The hurler left a game on Monday against the Chicago Cubs, due to the pain. Lodolo says he was shocked to discover the injury on his hand. “It really just kind of came up,” Lodolo said, per the Associated Press. “I pitched […]